How To Fix 7A074 - No standard indicator set for a cost element

7A074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No standard indicator set for a cost element

What causes this issue?

A standard cost element must be defined so that the earned values
calculated can be recorded.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go to Customizing and set the default indicator for a cost element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A074 - No standard indicator set for a cost element ?

  The SAP error message 7A074 ("No standard indicator set for a cost element") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform an operation related to cost elements, such as posting costs or creating reports. This error indicates that the system cannot find a standard indicator set for the specified cost element.
  
  Cause:
  The primary causes of this error message can include:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The cost element may not have been properly configured in the system. Specifically, the standard indicator set (which defines how costs are treated) may not be assigned to the cost element.
  
  
  Cost Element Type: The cost element might not be of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary) for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The cost element master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Missing Assignment: The cost element may not be assigned to the appropriate controlling area or may not